Showbiz reporter Kinsey Schofield claims there is "no way" Matthew Perry died as a result of an addiction relapse, following his death.
The Hollywood actor, best known for playing Chandler Bing in the hit comedy series Friends, died at his Los Angeles home on October 28, found by police in his hot tub.
Tributes have poured out from around the world for Perry, including a joint statement from his Friends co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer.
The statement, penned by the stars, said they were all "so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew", and the cast were "a family".
Matthew Perry died at his LA home on October 28
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They added: "There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. In time we will say more, as and when we are able."
Reports following Perry's death suggest the actor died as a result of drowning in his hot tub.
Early toxicology tests claim Perry did not have any meth or fentanyl in his system at the time of his death.
The investigation into the cause of death is still ongoing, with reports suggesting a conclusive update is not expected for “four to six weeks”.
Discussing Matthew Perry's death on Mark Dolan Tonight, Schofield said: "One of his friends recently came out and said he was so he was so committed to his recovery.
"He was so committed to being sober that when they would go out to eat, he refused to even hold the alcohol beverage menu."
Friend of Perry Athenna Crosby told the Daily Mail there is "no way" that he could have lapsed.
Crosby revealed: "I don't think he had any desire to get back into drugs and alcohol".
Kinsey Schofield says everyone is 'curious to know' what happened to Matthew Perry
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Crosby added: "'I think he was really serious about revamping himself into a whole new man.
"He was concerned about anything that could compromise his health. That's something that he took really seriously."
Schofield detailed the latest updates on the investigation into Perry's death, saying: "The autopsy is done. The results were deferred and until we get the toxicology reports back, we don't necessarily have the the answers that we're we're desperate for.
"We all love him and and we're curious to know what happened."
